Alumnus, Trustee Weinstein Supports Holocaust Symposium and Fund for FDU
Alumnus and Board of Trustee member Stephen “Skippy” Weinstein, BS’62 (Ruth), has made a commitment of $350,000 to FDU over 10 years — designating $300,000 of his gift to the Wroxton Holocaust Symposium, which beginning in 2008 will bear his name, and $50,000 to the Fund for FDU.
The symposium, held every two years at Wroxton College, focuses on dialogue and community-building. It features a diverse group of 36 scholars from seven countries committed to studying the lessons of the Holocaust and genocide on a continuing basis. Since first convening in 1996, members of the symposium have produced various academic projects, artistic creations and public presentations as well as an ongoing book series.
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Stephen “Skippy” Weinstein |
Commenting on Weinstein’s contribution, Leonard Grob, philosophy (Metro), and co-coordinator of the symposium, said, “I speak for all 36 Holocaust scholars who assemble at Wroxton every two years when I express my deepest gratitude to Skippy Weinstein for a generous gift that will allow the symposium to continue for a second decade. Skippy’s heartfelt and enthusiastic support of our endeavor will inspire us as Holocaust and genocide scholars to continue working to help heal our troubled world.”
Describing the importance of the Holocaust Symposium, Weinstein stated, “Genocide is a crime against individuals, a community, the nation and the world because it permits the evaporation of a proper moral compass.”
In addition to supporting the symposium, Weinstein is making a $50,000 contribution to the Fund for FDU, which will provide the University with important unrestricted funds.
A well-known trial lawyer, Weinstein has specialized in representing clients in New Jersey and New York in cases dealing with significant personal injury and death, as well as criminal defense for 40 years.
In 2005, he was named one of the top 10 attorneys in New Jersey by Digital International. He has been named one of New Jersey’s top attorneys since 1997. In addition, he is the recipient of other numerous honors and awards including the 2002 Trial Bar Award, presented by Trial Attorneys of New Jersey and the 1998 “American Jurist” Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Washington College of Law at American University. In 1996, American University dedicated the Stephen S. Weinstein Courtroom at Washington College of Law.
Graduating in 1962 with a bachelor of science degree from FDU, Weinstein enrolled at American University’s Washington College of Law and received his JD in 1965.
In 2000, Weinstein was inducted into The PINNACLE Society, one of the highest honors that FDU can bestow on an alumnus.
Weinstein has been a member of numerous organizations and served as a delegate to the New Jersey Electoral College in 1984, 1998, 1992, 1996 and 2000. Additionally, he has been involved in various charitable organizations including the American Cancer Society.
Throughout the years he has conducted lectures relating to his specific area of expertise and has authored several articles. Skippy met Nancy, AA’61 (Ruth), his wife of 45 years and a hospice nurse, at FDU where they graduated one year apart. Nancy received a degree in nursing. The Weinsteins have resided in New Vernon, N.J., for more than 24 years and have four adult children and seven grandchildren.
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February 2006
| · | New Dean for Silberman College |
| · | Alumnus, Trustee Weinstein Supports Holocaust Symposium and Fund for FDU |
| · | Middle States Update |
| · | Graduate Center for Professional Psychology Planned in Israel |
| · | President’s Book Explores Globalization, World Citizenship and Global Education |
| · | Bahraini Ambassador and Wife Visit |
| · | Artis Joins Board of Trustees |
| · | United Nations Events Scheduled |
| · | Get Facts Online |
| · | Black History Month Celebrated |
| · | Global Challenge Offered to High School Students |
| · | Faculty/Staff — Update, In Memoriam, Announcing, Welcome |
| · | College Happenings |
| · | Spotlight — Brooks, Eisen, Morris, Sawyer |
| · | This & That |
| · | Photo Stories — FDU in Space, Dos Mundos Unidos. |
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